Security vision from the Gippy Goat Café

A Victorian cafe has been forced to close after months of threats of violence and abuse from vegan activists.

Around 70 activists stormed the The Gippy Goat Cafe in December, stealing three pet goats and one lamb, loading them into cars.

Activist Cara Garett was fined $1 for removing an identifying ear tag from one of the stolen goats and another $1 for housing livestock without a property identification code, sparking outrage among those in the agriculture industry.

Garret was ordered to pay $250 for the theft, despite the estimated value of the stock being $2000.

Two other accomplices were found guilty of theft and were placed on six month good behaviour bonds.

Camera IconVegan activists steal the goats from their pen and put the goats in a waiting vehicle.Picture: 7NEWS

In a Facebook post, cafe owners John and Penny Gommans wrote they were forced to close their doors for the sake of their health and safety.

“Our staff and customers have been subjected to nearly 4 months of constant harassment, vile statements and threats from the abusive vegan activists,” they wrote.

“We have personally been subjected to an appalling stream of extreme violence against ourselves, our family, our staff and even their families.

“Our staff have been subjected to daily threats of harassment by phone, and we cannot in good conscience ask them to continue working under such condition (sic).”